History
Who were the first people to live in Australia?
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
What is the capital city of Australia?
Canberra
Who is the head of state in Australia?
King Charles III (Monarch)
What animal is known as Australia's national symbol and appears on the Coat of Arms?
The Kangaroo
What famous Australian character said, "That's not a knife, this is a knife!"
What year did the First Fleet arrive in Australia?
1788
What is the name of the large natural rock formation located in the Northern Territory?
Uluru
What is the name of the law making building in Australia?
What is the largest living structure on Earth, located off the coast of Queensland?
The Great Barrier Reef
What is the name of the Indigenous Australian instrument used to produce a droning sound?
The Digeridoo
Which city was the first European settlement in Australia?
Sydney (Botany Bay)
Which Australian state is home to the Great Barrier Reef?
Queensland
How many states are there in Australia?
6
What is the Australian marsupial that lives on Rottnest Island, just off the coast of Perth?
Quokka
What is the name of the famous building (looks like a dishrack) located in Sydney Harbour?
The Sydney Opera House
Who was the famous British captain who explored the east coast of Australia in 1770?
Captain James Cook
What is the name of the longest river in Australia?
The Murray River
What document was signed in 1901?
The Australian Constitution
Which Australian animal is known for carrying its young in a pouch and is also endangered?
Koala
Which global sporting event is held annually in Melbourne in January?
The Australian Open (tennis)
What is the name of the constellation on the Australian flag?
The Southern Cross
What is the name of the largest desert in Australia?
The Great Victoria Desert
How many levels of government are there in Australia? (Name them)
3 (Local, State and Federal)
What is the name of Australia's national flower?
The Golden Wattle
Which Australian holiday celebrates the contributions and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples?
NAIDOC (National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee) Week